Single-Stream Recycling Processing and Hauling Services

The University of Kentucky is seeking a contractor to accept, process, sort, market, and haul single-stream and source-separated recyclable materials, including reporting and recycling education support.

University of Kentucky


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UK-2622-27
Sep 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
brian.schwegman@uky.edu
+18592571024
411 S Limestone, Lexington, KY, USA
Submission Instructions
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University of Kentucky, Procurement Services, Room 322 Peterson Service Building, 411 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0005
Description

The University of Kentucky is seeking proposals for a price contract covering acceptance, processing, sorting, and marketing of the University's single-stream co-mingled recyclable materials, with either reimbursement for material value or charges for processing. The scope also includes hauling and accepting source-separated recyclable materials, including baled LDPE film, PP blue wrap, HDPE IV bag wrappers, mixed-plastic animal cages, PS injector trays, HDPE plastic barrels, and HDPE/PP plastic pallets. The University reported collecting 1,102 tons of single-stream recyclable material in 2025, although quantities fluctuate with the academic calendar and source-separated material quantities vary by year. Offerors must describe their recycling operations, collection and transportation capabilities, handling of loose or baled materials, contamination identification and fees, end-market verification, ownership of materials, reporting of monthly volumes and weights, and support for recycling education and outreach. The proposal must include technical and financial proposals, three similar-work references, an implementation schedule, and responses addressing qualifications, services, financial pricing, successful performance, and additional information. The contract is for one annual term with up to four additional one-year renewals. Addendum #2 provides written answers regarding material quantities, bale weights, storage, and current handling practices, and requires the RFP and addenda to be received by September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Lexington time.

Classification Codes
NAICS562920Materials Recovery Facilities
PSCS205Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services
Smart Codes
recycling materials processingrecyclable materials haulingrecycling market verification
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 12, 2026-Release Date
Aug 20, 2026-Written Questions Due
Aug 26, 2026-Optional Facility Site Visit (optional)
Aug 28, 2026-Addendum #2 Date
Sep 10, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Products and Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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